Kelly Johnson, Msn, Rn
About Kelly Johnson, Msn, Rn
Kelly Johnson, MSN, RN, serves as the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Continuum of Care Department at Morristown Medical Center, where she leads a team of over 50 care managers. With a diverse background in nursing and healthcare administration, she has held various roles across multiple healthcare institutions, focusing on patient discharge efficiency and resource utilization.
Current Role at Atlantic Health System
Kelly Johnson serves as the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Continuum of Care Department at Morristown Medical Center. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she leads a team of over 50 Inpatient and Utilization Review Care Managers, focusing on ensuring safe and timely patient discharges. Johnson is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members, as well as managing continuous personal improvement plans. She also acts as an Engagement Ambassador for her department.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Prior to her current role, Kelly Johnson worked at Atlantic Health System as an Inpatient Nurse Care Manager at Morristown Medical Center from 2017 to 2020. She also served as a Perioperative Staff Nurse at Newton Medical Center for nine months in 2016. Her experience includes working as a Registered Nurse Coordinator at RWJBarnabas Health and as a Circulating Staff Nurse at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center. Johnson has also held positions at Northwest Jersey Ambulatory Surgery Center, including Perioperative Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse.
Education and Qualifications
Kelly Johnson has a strong educational background in nursing and business administration. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Sacred Heart University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland University College, completed in 2009. Johnson also studied at County College of Morris, where she obtained an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. Her education includes studies in Biotechnology at Berdan Institute and Business Administration at the University of Phoenix.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout her career, Kelly Johnson has received recognition for her contributions to patient care and management. She was awarded the PRIDE in Action award in November 2019 and June 2022. Johnson has successfully designed and implemented multiple unit reorganizations aimed at increasing inpatient care management efficiency. She actively monitors avoidable delays and barriers to discharge, contributing to improved patient outcomes and HCHAPS scores. Johnson is also an active member of the Magnet Champions and Informatics committees.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Kelly Johnson promotes effective utilization of clinical resources and supports complex discharges, particularly for uninsured and underserved patients. She creates and implements process improvement strategies using both departmental and external resources. Johnson serves as a super-user for EPIC and EPIC SecureChat systems, which enhances communication and efficiency within the healthcare setting.